BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / August: Osage County

**Posted by SusiGo** June 25, 2013 1:22 pm

I have no idea. From his POV it's a way to get known in Hollywood and to work with famous colleagues but as for the producer's choice - I don't really know. Or they think he's able to make the most of a supporting role. We know he can do very much with very little time. Just think of that scene in TTSS.

Last edited by SusiGo (June 25, 2013 1:22 pm)

**Posted by Mattlocked** November 23, 2013 6:53 pm

Let's take this good old thread to post this good new interview.
Have a look!!

http://cumberlordfb.tumblr.com/post/67862441524/londonphile-benedict-cumberbatch-interview

**Posted by SusiGo** December 13, 2013 4:23 pm

On the soundtrack to be released on 7 Jan. there will be a song by Benedict. Here is a link to a preview.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H9UHZSY/ref=dm_ws_sp_tlw_trk1_B00H9UHZSY

**Posted by Mattlocked** December 13, 2013 5:39 pm

1:17. Sweet.

**Posted by SolarSystem** December 13, 2013 8:19 pm

What a coincidence, I just came across this... someone filmed it at a preview, and if you sit through the bad quality at the beginning, you will eventually hear and see Benedict sing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XSntzfy_oc&feature=youtu.be

**Posted by kete** December 28, 2013 11:36 am

Another BC movie opens to mixed reviews:

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-august-osage-county-movie-review-20131227,0,2278113.story#axzz2oeC7gpNd

**Posted by SusiGo** December 28, 2013 1:13 pm

Are there more mixed reviews or just this one?

**Posted by SolarSystem** December 28, 2013 1:38 pm

This doesn't sound too good, but when it comes to Benedict I'm not really surprised about the 'wasted'... his part is probably just too small.
Nevertheless, I really want to see for myself whether it works (for me) or not.

**Posted by kete** December 28, 2013 1:39 pm

SusiGo wrote:
Are there more mixed reviews or just this one?

There was another review which quoted "mixed reviews", but I closed that window prematurely and now I can't find it again, sorry! I'm sure it will pop up again somewhere.

**Posted by kete** December 28, 2013 4:34 pm

Here, have a look: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/august_osage_county/

You can access 61 reviews from this side, about 2/3 positive, 1/3 negative.

I'll try to watch it if it is shown around here, though family drama really isn't my cup of tea (got enough of that IRL).

**Posted by tonnaree** December 28, 2013 8:45 pm

I just always remember that a review is an opinion and opinions can differ wildly.

**Posted by ancientsgate** December 28, 2013 8:58 pm

tonnaree wrote:
I just always remember that a review is an opinion and opinions can differ wildly.

From what trailers I've seen, the movie looks like a headache married to a toothache (all that family drama, fighting, bickering---- truly fugly stuff there, IMO) So when I see it on DVD, I will only see it to watch Ben and listen to his attempt at an American accent, lol. Everything else will undoubtedly be a mess, in more ways than one.

**Posted by SolarSystem** December 28, 2013 11:31 pm

ancientsgate wrote:
Everything else will undoubtedly be a mess, in more ways than one.

Well, that probably depends on what you consider to be 'a mess'. Some of my favourite movies have to do with family drama and a lot of bickering, so I really can't wait to see this one.

**Posted by Davina** December 28, 2013 11:44 pm

But 70% is a really good percentage for review rate. Very few movies score well above that. It is probably a more challenging move.

**Posted by kete** December 30, 2013 10:54 am

AOC box office: http://www.thewrap.com/meryl-streep-julia-roberts-august-osage-county-box-office

**Posted by SusiGo** January 8, 2014 8:24 am

This is very sweet:

http://deareje.tumblr.com/post/72638058938/benedict-cumberbatch-as-little-charles-in-august

Last edited by SusiGo (January 8, 2014 8:26 am)

**Posted by SolarSystem** January 8, 2014 9:38 am

Oh yes, Susi...! Heartbreaking performance, I just can't...!
And he needs a hug...

Last edited by SolarSystem (January 8, 2014 9:44 am)

**Posted by SusiGo** January 8, 2014 9:47 am

I really have no idea how to cope with all these feelings ... finding this video first thing on tumblr this morning.

**Posted by gently69** January 8, 2014 9:50 am

SolarSystem wrote:
Oh yes, Susi...! Heartbreaking performance, I just can't...!
And he needs a hug...

Oh...

**Posted by SolarSystem** January 8, 2014 9:55 am

SusiGo wrote:
I really have no idea how to cope with all these feelings ... finding this video first thing on tumblr this morning.

Oh, and since you can't cope with all these feelings, you come here straight away and hand those feelings over to the rest of us. Nice job!
But no, seriously... isn't he just heartbreakingly and drop-dead gorgeous...?